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KEEP THE FOOD COLD
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Refrigerator
700 running watts · 2,100 starting watts
Chest Freezer
500 running watts · 1,500 starting watts
COOK A MEAL
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Microwave
1,000 running watts
Coffee Maker
800 running watts
Slow Cooker / Crock Pot
200 running watts
Electric Skillet
1,200 running watts
Toaster
850 running watts
KEEP THE WATER RUNNING
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Well Pump 1/2 HP
1,000 running watts · 2,100 starting watts
Well Pump 1 HP
2,000 running watts · 4,000 starting watts
Sump Pump 1/3 HP
800 running watts · 1,300 starting watts
Sump Pump 1/2 HP
1,050 running watts · 2,150 starting watts
STAY WARM / STAY COOL
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Furnace Blower Fan
875 running watts · 2,350 starting watts
Space Heater
1,500 running watts
Window AC Unit
1,200 running watts · 3,600 starting watts
Portable Fan
100 running watts
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
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3 Rooms of LED Lights
75 running watts
Whole House LED Lights
150 running watts
Outdoor Security Light
300 running watts
STAY CONNECTED
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WiFi Router / Modem
20 running watts
Phone Charger
25 running watts
Laptop
75 running watts
TV
150 running watts
Radio
50 running watts
MEDICAL (CRITICAL)
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CPAP Machine
150 running watts
Oxygen Concentrator
300 running watts · 600 starting watts
Nebulizer
50 running watts
Mini Fridge for Medication
100 running watts · 350 starting watts
GET WORK DONE
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Drill
600 running watts
Circular Saw
1,400 running watts · 2,800 starting watts
Air Compressor 1 HP
1,500 running watts · 4,500 starting watts
Shop Vac
1,400 running watts · 2,800 starting watts
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